5 Interesting Facts About The U19 National Team During The Shin Tae-yong Era, Typical Formations For Subscribed Players And Starters

KOMPAS.com – Indonesia’s under-19 team, led by Shin Tae-yong, have played four test matches at a series of training camps in Croatia.

Finally, Garuda Muda’s squad managed to beat Qatar 2-1 in the match that took place at SRC Mladost Stadium, Cakovec, on Thursday (9/17/2020) at WIB night.

For the Indonesian U19 team, this is the first victory in the four test matches that have been played.

Previously, David Maulana et al chose two losses and a draw.

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They suffered two defeats against Bulgaria (0-3) and against Croatia (1-7).

Meanwhile, there was a draw when testing the strength of Saudi Arabia (3-3).

Out of the four matches, there is a number of interesting facts behind Shin Tae-yong’s team’s progress. Here are five of them:

1. Shin Tae-yong subscription training

Of the four test matches that the Indonesian U19 team have played in Croatia, Shin Tae-yong always follows a 4-4-2 formation.

Shin Tae-yong also used this formation when he accompanied the South Korean senior team at the 2018 World Cup against European giants Germany.

At that time, the 4-4-2 formation successfully helped South Korea beat Germany 2-0.

Also read: Schematic analysis of the 4-4-2 U19 National Team to Shin Tae-yong, Adaptation of Viktor Maslov

At first, the 4-4-2 formation that Shin Tae-yong tried to implement in the Indonesian U19 team did not work optimally.

Garuda Muda’s squad failed to score in the first test match against Bulgaria on Saturday (5/9/2020).

However, when he entered the next three fights, the formation that Shin Tae-yong was trying to implement started running.

The Indonesian U-19 team managed to score a goal despite having to beat Croatia 1-7 in the second match.

Additionally, Garuda Muda’s troops were able to score goals against Saudi Arabia (3-3) and two goals by testing Qatar’s strength (2-1).

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2. Players who always start

There are four players from the Indonesian U19 national team who seem to have more confidence in Shin Tae-yong.

The four players have always started the four test matches that have been played.

The first player to always start is the PSMS Medan club goalkeeper, Muhammad Adi Satryo. It has always been the first choice among the target of the Indonesian U19 national team.

Also, there is a duo in midfield in the 4-4-2 formation Shin Tae-yong, David Maulana and Witan Sulaeman.

Like Muhammad Adi Satryo, they always appear from the first minute.

Meanwhile, the last player to ever make the start was Irfan Jauhari.

Regarding Irfan Jauhari as an attacker. Of the four parties, he alternated with Saddam Gaffar and Braif Fatari.

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3. Always granted

The aggressive appearance of the young Garuda troop seemed to be costly. They always conceded in four friendlies in Croatia.

In total, he has conceded 14 goals in the four games.

David Maulana and others suffered more when they lost 1-7 to Croatia.

After reaping a 3-3 draw against Saudi Arabia, Shin Tae-yong also admitted that Garuda Muda’s troops had deficiencies in terms of defense.

However, the 51-year-old coach immediately arranged the defense of the Indonesian U-19 team and the results were evident in the game against Qatar.

As is known, Garuda Muda only conceded one goal in that match, and even managed to win.

4. Six different players scored six goals for the Indonesian U19 national team

Out of the four test matches, Garuda Muda’s team has scored six goals.

Faced with the defeat of Croatia (1-7), the only goal of the Indonesian U-19 team was created by the action of Bagas Kaffa in the 72nd minute.

Then, celebrating the draw for Saudi Arabia (3-3), Garuda Muda’s three goals were contributed by Irfan Jauhari (45 ‘), Saddam Gaffar (52’) and Braif Fatari (90).

Meanwhile, during the victory over Qatar (2-1), Brylian Aldama (18 ‘) and Muhammad Supriadi (84’) scored a pair of goals for Shin Tae-yong’s squad.

Thus, all the goals recorded by the Indonesian U19 team were created by six different players.

Also read: Praise and criticism of Shin Tae-yong after the Indonesian U19 team defeats Qatar

5. Win, draw, lose, you already felt

All the results of a football match have been felt by Garuda Muda’s troops.

Of the four test matches, they chose one win, one draw and two losses.

The Indonesian U19 team has always shown progress, from suffering defeat in the first two games, then drawing in the third game, to winning in the fourth game.

They will “study” again in the next three test matches.